As far as entry costs go, a drum kit can be a little expensive compared to a beater guitar or bass. This Nikon shutter percussion symphony takes it to a whole new multi-thousand-dollar level.

Conner Nation doesn’t miss a beat when asked how different types of wood change a drum’s sound. “The harder the wood is, the more it resonates,” he says. “Soft woods like pine resonate less.” Nation ...

DRUMS WEEK 2025: One of the greatest things about getting your first drum beats and fills down is being able to play with other musicians, or even simply jamming with recordings of your favourite ...

We already knew AIs could write jazz and death metal tracks on their own, and even create infinite remixes of others’ songs. Now, Sony has created an AI that can collaborate with other musicians, ...

The music of Norwegian singer and multi-instrumentalist Farao (née Kari Jahnsen) is built on rhythmic intricacy. Grooves drift in and out of songs, unspooling underneath meticulously arranged ...

Explore the iconic "four-on-the-floor" beat and its impact on genres like disco, house, and pop. From disco's golden era to its resurgence in modern pop, Jojo and Linda trace the four-on-the-floor ...

The smiles began with the first drum beat. The giggles showed up about five minutes later. Within the first 15 minutes, someone joked, "All we need are margaritas." Welcome to the Music 4 Life Drum ...

I’m not saying I’m going to be the next Deadmau5, but the Library of Congress’ new “Citizen DJ” web app is pretty awesome to play around with—even if you don’t think you’ll use any of the sick beats ...

Awesome Games Done Quick 2024 promises to bring the January event back to live speedrunning in a big way. A lot of the GDQ staples appear to be on hand, which includes games from Nintendo, ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. That's because the percussionist isn't a human, but a bird: the palm cockatoo (Probosciger ...